Postcode report
Is HU8 8AE a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About HU8 8AE: area rating, property, schools and local change
HU8 8AE is a postcode in Drypool, Kingston upon Hull, City of, Yorkshire and The Humber, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near HU8 8AE, then scores the surrounding small area 39/100 - bottom 19% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around HU8 8AE are housing and schools and education, while health is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for HU8 8AE is based on Kingston upon Hull 026 Census 2021. It covers 8,281 residents, 3,231 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 39, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 40% owner-occupied, 37% privately rented, 22% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 1/10.
For property prices near HU8 8AE, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the HU8 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £150k from 100 rolling sales, up 11.1% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near HU8 8AE can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 12 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near HU8 8AE by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around HU8 8AE is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 9 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about HU8 8AE
Is HU8 8AE a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 39/100 (bottom 19% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near HU8 8AE?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near HU8 8AE?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for HU8 8AE?
LocaleIQ matched HU8 8AE to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in HU8 8AE?
The latest median sold price is £150k based on 100 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around HU8 8AE?
LocaleIQ currently shows 9 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.